VIDEO/PHOTOS: A number of police, fire and rescue departments were training for one of the worst-case scenarios – an active shooter. The Active Shooter/Rescue Task Force Training has been conducted for 11 years, but this is the first time it took place at Amherst High School.
“When our program started, it was very elementary,” said Administrative Lt. Joe Johnson, Stevens Point Police Department (SPPD). “We were learning the basics, trying to understand the training concepts, and figuring out how we can work together effectively with all of our organizations trying to complete one goal.” Amherst is a part of Tomorrow River Schools, and Superintendent, Ryan Ruggles, says that the district was open to hosting the training, being that Amherst High School had been recently updated.
